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Adjust Liftgate - AR72.20-P-0002LWX

Model 253.3 

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  Risk of injury  caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof. No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving. AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
IMPORTANT Notes on sensor system for trunk lid opening/closing Model 253.3
with code 871 (HANDS-FREE ACCESS)
with code 889 (KEYLESS-GO)
AH80.61-P-0001-01A
INSPECT Check     
1 Check gap dimension on liftgate (1)   AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
    Roof to rear spoiler/liftgate *BE60.00-P-1012-01FA 
    Sidewall to liftgate *BE60.00-P-1013-01FA 
    Outside of taillamp to inside of taillamp *BE60.00-P-1014-01FA 
    Center of liftgate to rear bumper *BE60.00-P-1015-01FA 
    Outside of liftgate to rear bumper *BE60.00-P-1016-01FA 
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Fig 1
REMOVING Remove     
2 Loosen bolts (2) and completely push back stop buffers (3)    
3 Remove rear center section paneling (5)   AR68.30-P-4785LWS
4 Remove lock striker (4)    
5 Remove gas-filled struts   AR72.20-P-2832LW 
    IMPORTANT Do not support liftgate (1). Helper required.
IMPORTANT Model 253.3
with code 890 (EASY-PACK-tailgate) Only one gas-filled strut is installed.
 
6 Remove drive unit from electrical liftgate Model 253.3
with code 890 (EASY-PACK-tailgate)
 
      AR72.29-P-5590LWX 
  Adjust     
7 Loosen bolts (6) on left or right hinge (7) When it is necessary to adjust the liftgate (1) in the x-direction (X) or y-direction (Y).  
8 Adjust liftgate (1) in the x-direction (X) or y-direction (Y) When it is necessary to adjust the liftgate (1) in the x-direction (X) or y-direction (Y).  
    IMPORTANT Helper required.  
    Roof to rear spoiler/liftgate *BE60.00-P-1012-01FA 
    Sidewall to liftgate *BE60.00-P-1013-01FA 
    Outside of taillamp to inside of taillamp *BE60.00-P-1014-01FA 
    Outside of liftgate to rear bumper *BE60.00-P-1016-01FA 
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Fig 1
9 Tighten bolts (6) on hinges (7) When the liftgate (1) was adjusted in the x-direction (X) or y-direction (Y).
IMPORTANT Helper required.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, liftgate hinge to liftgate *BA72.20-P-1002-02N 
10 Repair paint damage on bolts (6) with appropriate touch-up paint pen When the liftgate (1) was adjusted in the x-direction (X) or y-direction (Y).  
11 Remove headliner If the liftgate (1) has to be adjusted in the z-direction (Z).  
      AR68.30-P-4300LWS
12 Loosen bolts (8) on left or right hinge (7) If the liftgate (1) has to be adjusted in the z-direction (Z).  
13 Adjust transition between liftgate (1) and roof frame in z-direction (Z)
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If the liftgate (1) has to be adjusted in the z-direction (Z).
IMPORTANT Helper required.
Top edge of liftgate (1) must be flush with roof frame. Observe dimension "U1".
 
    Center of liftgate to rear bumper *BE60.00-P-1015-01FA 
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Fig 1
14 Tighten bolts (8) on hinges (7) When the liftgate (1) was adjusted in the z-direction (Z).
IMPORTANT Helper required.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, hinge for liftgate to roof frame *BA72.20-P-1001-02N 
INSTALLING Install     
15 Install gas-filled struts   AR72.20-P-2832LW 
    IMPORTANT Helper required.
IMPORTANT Model 253.3
with code 890 (EASY-PACK-tailgate) Only one gas-filled strut is installed.
 
16 Insert lock striker (4) and screw in bolts to stop    
  Adjust     
17 Adjust transitions between liftgate (1) and edges of sidewalls and D-pillars by moving lock striker (4) IMPORTANT Liftgate (1) must be flush with edges of sidewalls and D-pillars.  
18 Tighten bolts on lock striker (4) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, lock striker for liftgate to rear center section *BA72.20-P-1003-02N 
19 Pull out stop buffer (3) to end of notch    
20 Carefully close liftgate (1) and open again    
21 Pull stop buffer (3) out two notches Model 253.3
except code 890 (EASY-PACK-tailgate)
 
22 Tighten bolts (2)    
INSTALLING Install     
23 Install drive unit on electrical liftgate Model 253.3
with code 890 (EASY-PACK-tailgate)
 
      AR72.29-P-5590LWX 
24 Install rear center section paneling (5)   AR68.30-P-4785LWS
25 Install headliner When the liftgate (1) was adjusted in the z-direction (Z).  
      AR68.30-P-4300LWS
  Calibrate     
26 Calibrate 360° rear camera with diagnostic system Model 253.3
with code 501 (360° camera)
 
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-04B
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 253.3
BE60.00-P-1012-01FA Roof to rear spoiler/liftgate Dimension "Q" mm -
-   -
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 253.3
BE60.00-P-1013-01FA Sidewall to liftgate Dimension "S" mm -
-   -
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 253.3
BE60.00-P-1014-01FA Outside of taillamp to inside of taillamp Dimension "T" mm 3, 5 (+1, 5/-1)
For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 253.3
BE60.00-P-1015-01FA Center of liftgate to rear bumper Dimension "U1" mm -
Dimension "M1" mm 6, 0 (±1, 5)
For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 253.3
BE60.00-P-1016-01FA Outside of liftgate to rear bumper Dimension "U2" mm -
Dimension "M" mm 3, 5 (+1, 5/-1)
For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0700-01LW
LIFTGATE

Number Designation Model 253
BA72.20-P-1001-02N Bolt, hinge for liftgate to roof frame Nm 40
LIFTGATE

Number Designation Model 253
BA72.20-P-1002-02N Bolt, liftgate hinge to liftgate Nm 32
LIFTGATE

Number Designation Model 253
BA72.20-P-1003-02N Screw/bolt, lock striker for liftgate to rear center section Nm 9
Fig 1: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
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